September

Blog Posts in September, 2012

How do plastic surgeons measure the success of a plastic surgery procedure? The answer lies in patient satisfaction. And – as it turns out – tummy tuck surgery remains one of the top procedures when it comes to satisfied patients! RealSelf®, a plastic surgery community site, measures patient satisfaction by asking its users to vote on which procedures were “Worth It.” That is, whether given the ...

For women with small or disproportionate breasts, a breast augmentation can often be a welcome solution. One of the most common procedures to date, breast surgery is also one that takes a great deal of mental and emotional preparation on the part of the patient. And, because we know that the best patients are informed patients, we thought we would take a moment to list some of the most important ...

By now, most patients have heard of CoolSculpting®, but not everyone knows the whole story! The subject of countless news articles and television segments, what really sets this cutting-edge treatment apart? The answer lies in CoolSculpting’s innovative, non-invasive approach to tackling stubborn, exercise-resistant fat. Here’s a brief introduction. In the past, when patients were dealing with ...

As a plastic surgeon, I’m no stranger to breast augmentation questions! A trusted and effective way to achieve a fuller, more proportionate bustline, breast augmentation has grown to become one of the top cosmetic procedures in the US. As such, it’s a procedure that tends to raise a lot of questions! Want to find out what other women are asking? Here is our list of the Top 5 Breast Augmentation ...

You can enhance your look with a breast lift. The breasts are among a woman’s most appreciated assets. But due to many reasons, they can lose their appeal. They may droop because of aging, heredity, gravity, pregnancy, breast feeding or weight loss. Mastopexy or breast lift can be performed to return youthful shape and lift to breasts that have sagged or lost volume and firmness. Breast lifts ...

These days the pressure to look young and attractive is increasing on both men and women alike. As a result, cosmetic surgery and plastic surgery has become very popular. This is especially because the media is highly publicizing models and actors who have gone under the knife to correct their imperfections or to hide the signs of aging. When men and women look at the faces and bodies of these ...

When we’re young, we don’t think about our skin much – when we’re older, it’s a totally different story. And, just like anything else, our skin is affected by the natural aging process. Television network, Discovery Fit & Health, explored this subject in a recent article called, 5 Ways Your Skin Changes as You Age. And, as the article points out, “No matter how careful you might be, the effects of ...

We all know that when it comes to dealing with stubborn, exercise-resistant fat, liposuction is the go-to solution – but did you know it’s also the number-one cosmetic surgery overall? That fact coming directly from a report by the American Society for Aesthetic Plastic Surgery (ASAPS), liposuction beats out tummy tucks, eyelid lifts and even breast augmentation surgery! So, just how many patients ...

In today”s world, plastic surgery is being embraced by both men and women alike. Gone are the days when cosmetic procedures were only for female patients, and more and more, powerful treatments like BOTOX®, fillers and liposuction are becoming “standard practice” among a growing number of men. Now, when a male patient comes in for a consultation, there are, of course, unique needs that need to be ...

When people hear the term “plastic surgery,” they’ll often think of today’s top cosmetic procedures – BOTOX®, facelift, eyelid lift. But, our role as plastic surgeons doesn’t end there. Rather, we also serve as reconstructive surgeons, helping men and women recover from a host of bodily disfigurements or abnormalities. Now, these abnormalities could be acquired at birth or as a result of illness, ...